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1979 Volkswagen Beetle (Karman Cabriolet, silver and burgundy, classic)
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- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Variant
- Karman Cabriolet
- Year
- 1979
- Decade
- 1970s
- Colour
- Silver and burgundy
- Types
- ClassicConvertible
This catalogue entry records a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Karman Cabriolet in silver and burgundy, a convertible, from the 1970s.
The 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Karman Cabriolet in silver and burgundy is filed under Classic and Convertible, within the 1970s picture cars.
1970s on screen
Seventies cars often suit everyday scenes outside homes, shops and workplaces, where familiar errands can carry the period more quietly than a stylised entrance. Deliveries and trades can add everyday movement to a seventies exterior, with livery checked separately so the lettering supports the fictional workplace being shown. Shop lettering, road signs and kerbside furniture should share the story date, particularly when a wide shot includes more of the street than the featured car.
Possible roles in a production
A convertible in a stills shoot can keep the roof state consistent while the photographer changes position, avoiding an unexplained difference between related images. Roof-up and roof-down scenes create different images, so the roof position needs agreeing early and recording for continuity across the convertible sequence. Open-air dialogue needs a sound plan that accounts for wind and the location, rather than assuming the convertible alone will make recording straightforward.
About this listing
The vehicle named in this entry is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Karman Cabriolet in silver and burgundy, within Classic and Convertible. We list 34 Volkswagen Beetles in total. Across these entries, the recorded dates range between 1956 and 2014. Additional colours listed against this model include black, green, white and brown. You can compare this entry with 132 Volkswagen vehicles, then look across 379 cars from the 1970s.
Questions about this car
Can I hire this 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in silver and burgundy for filming?
Start by sharing the production's dates and location, with the role you want this Volkswagen Beetle to play, and we can look into availability for you.
Is the photo of this exact car?
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What if this Volkswagen Beetle isn't available?
The model selection contains 34 Volkswagen Beetles, but a suitable alternative might come from 132 Volkswagen vehicles or 379 cars from the 1970s; catalogue inclusion does not confirm availability.
Can it be driven on camera?
We do not assume the Volkswagen Beetle can perform a moving scene from its listing alone; owner approval and insurance matter, and driving, drivers and transport are confirmed separately.
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